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Warning Issued For Crime Pattern Involving Package Deliveries Throughout Hudson Valley
Authorities in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to watch out for package thefts in the wake of a crime pattern involving deliveries. In an announcement this week, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville warned residents to watch out for suspicious activity in their neighborhoods involving package deliveries. McConville's announcement came ahead of the launch of the new Apple iPhone 16 on Friday, Sept. 20, an expensive product that will likely be delivered to many households in the area. According to the Sheriff's Office, authorities have been made aware of an "…
Police & Fire
Package Possibly Stolen From This Hudson Valley Neighborhood, Police Warn
Authorities are seeking information regarding a possible package theft in a Hudson Valley neighborhood. The incident reportedly happened in the Putnam County hamlet of Mahopac, where a package was believed to have been taken from the neighborhood surrounding South Lake Boulevard and Clark Place, the Carmel Police Department said on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The theft was reported in a social media post that the department is now investigating, police added. Those in the area are advised to watch out for any suspicious activity, which can be reported to police by calling 845…
Police & Fire
Stolen Packages: Police In Westchester County Give Tips To Protect Against 'Porch Pirates'
A police department in Westchester County is reminding people that the approach of the holiday season also comes with an increase in stolen packages. According to the Eastchester Police Department, it is common for holiday gifts to be stolen by individuals known as "porch pirates" when they are delivered to a residence when nobody is home. These "pirates" often drive around neighborhoods looking for packages that have been dropped off on doorsteps and apartment building lobbies, grabbing them, and then leaving the area before they are seen, police said. For those unable t…
Police & Fire
Porch Pirates Hit 18 Homes On Capital Region Street, Here's How To Protect Your Packages
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, police are warning residents to protect themselves from porch pirates after more than a dozen homes were victimized on one street in the region. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are investigating after packages were stolen from at least 18 homes in Malta. Empty packages have been recovered from 18 separate addresses on Thimbleberry Road. Deputies said the thefts are believed to have occurred between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28. The agency is asking those who live in the area with doorbell or other video footage t…
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Woman Driving Amazon Delivery Truck Steals Packages In NY
Police are asking the public for assistance identifying an alleged Amazon driver who was ripping off packages when she was supposed to be delivering them in New York. The incident took place in Brooklyn on Saturday, Oct. 29, said the New York City Police Department. It was reported to police that a woman driving an Amazon delivery truck exited the company vehicle to deliver packages to a residence in the vicinity of 58th Street and 13th Avenue, said the NYPD. Police say that while in front of the home, the woman removed packages that were already at the location from previous deliveries an…
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Unlikely Porch Pirate Steals Package In Fairfield County
After a Connecticut woman didn't receive the package she ordered, she did some digging and discovered an unlikely culprit in Fairfield County. NBC Connecticut reported that Betsy Lockhart of the Town of Fairfield was looking forward to receiving a pair of hoop earrings she had ordered. After she was notified that the package had arrived, she was unable to find it outside of her door, the news outlet reported. When she checked the security footage, she saw that a possum was the thief. She told NBC Connecticut that her husband went out searching for the sneaky possum, but t…
Business
Protect Your Home This Holiday Season with a Pro Security Camera System for Just $60
There's no such thing as being "too secure," especially when it comes to safeguarding your home. The blurams Outdoor Pro Security Camera Outdoor System will help add a layer of protection to your home during the holiday season, when package theft tends to rise, and beyond. Initially priced at $89, this security camera is currently 33% off at $59.99. Home security cameras are critical for a plethora of reasons. Besides the fact that you'll have an extra eye on your property, it can help deter potential crimes against your home or even your neighbor's if their house is in the view of your camer…
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Here's How You Can Protect Yourself From Porch Pirates
Area residents should be on high alert for porch pirates after several deliveries were reported stolen to police over the summer. Police issued an alert cautioning that there have been several reports of packages being stolen from area homes after they were delivered. Police said that locals should be vigilant for people or vehicles that are unfamiliar to the neighborhood, and arrangements should be made to have packages delivered while one is at home, or to have a trusted person secure the items. According to police, to avoid being the victim of a porch pirate, residents should: Reques…
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New Tips: Prevent Porch Pirates From Spoiling Holiday Season
With holiday season in full swing, e-commerce sales are on the rise. That being said, it only takes a moment for a package to get snatched and stolen right off of your porch by what people are calling ‘porch pirates.’ Police are raising awareness about this type of thievery, which is becoming increasingly popular in many areas. Here’s what you need to know about preventing porch pirate thievery this season: Get Packages Delivered to an Alternate Location If you live in an area that’s particularly prone to pirates, consider getting packages sent to an alternate address, like your workplace.…
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